Session
Youth Coalition on Internet Governance
Denise Leal, [email protected] , YCIG and UnB, Civil society and Academia, LAC
Umut Pajaro, [email protected] , Melmo University and YCIG, Academia and Civil Society, WEOG
Ananda Gautam , [email protected] , YCIG, Civil Society, APAC
Saba Tiku, [email protected] , YCIG, Technical Community, AFRICA
Marko Paloski, [email protected] , YCIG, Private Sector, EEG
Jasmine Ko, [email protected], technical community, ASIA region
Alina Ustinova, RCenter for Global IT Cooperation, Civil Society, Eastern European Group
Umut Pajaro, [email protected] , Melmo University and YCIG, Academia and Civil Society, WEOG
Saba Tiku, [email protected] , YCIG, Technical Community, AFRICA
João Moreno, Youth Standing Group Chair, Civil Society and Technical Community, LAC
Judith Hellerstein, Dynamic coalition on accessibility and disability Coordinator, Civil Society, WEOG,
Ethan Cheung, [email protected], One Pile Foundation, Civil Society, APAC
4. Quality Education
5. Gender Equality
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
10. Reduced Inequalities
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
17. Partnerships for the Goals
Targets: The proposal for this network session aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their targets:
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure: By supporting dialogue on Internet Governance Models and evolving digital governance, the session contributes to the development of resilient infrastructure and fosters innovation in the digital space.
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions: The session promotes inclusive and participatory governance mechanisms for the internet, contributing to the building of effective, accountable, and transparent institutions.
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals: Collaboration among various stakeholders, including the Youth Coalition on Internet Governance, Dynamic Teen Coalition, Youth Standing Group, and other organizations, exemplifies the importance of partnerships in achieving shared goals and targets.
SDG 4: Quality Education: By facilitating dialogue and knowledge-sharing on internet governance models, the session supports quality education by promoting understanding and awareness among young people about digital governance and its implications.
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities: Advocating for the inclusion of youth as specific transversal stakeholders in internet governance processes helps reduce inequalities by ensuring diverse representation and participation in decision-making processes.
SDG 5: Gender Equality: The session aims to create an inclusive and equitable digital environment, which is essential for promoting gender equality online and ensuring equal opportunities for all individuals regardless of gender.
Overall, the proposal emphasizes the importance of collaboration, innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability in shaping the future of internet governance, aligning with the broader objectives of the SDGs to create a more prosperous and equitable world for future generations.
Roundtable
A 60-minute roundtable is the optimal format for this network session due to its ability to foster dynamic and inclusive dialogue among diverse stakeholders. Given the broad scope of topics, including the evolution of internet governance, current perspectives, and future demands, a roundtable format allows for focused discussion within a constrained timeframe. This format promotes active participation from attendees representing various collective teams, such as Dynamic Coalitions and Standing Groups, ensuring that multiple viewpoints are heard and considered. Moreover, the session's dual focus on both the evolution of global digital governance and the identification of future needs necessitates a structured yet flexible format, which a roundtable provides. By facilitating open communication and mutual understanding, the roundtable format enables stakeholders to collaboratively shape a joint document outlining shared values and strategies for building a more sustainable and equitable future in internet governance.
This network session, organized by Youth Coalition on Internet Governance, aims to support the dialogue on Internet Governance Model, its evolution, the current perspective and the future demands. To guide the theme and give a perspective, the network session will be developed from the point of view of Dynamic Coalitions, Standing Groups and other important collective teams.
The evolution of global digital governance, encapsulated within the Internet governance model, encompasses the dynamic interplay of various stakeholders, including standing groups and Dynamic Coalitions. These entities play pivotal roles in shaping policies, standards, and practices governing the internet. Standing groups provide continuity and expertise, offering sustained guidance on pertinent issues, while Dynamic Coalitions foster agile, collaborative responses to emerging challenges. Together, they contribute to the adaptability and resilience of the internet governance framework, ensuring its alignment with evolving technological landscapes and societal needs.
Inspired by our Joint projects and policy-making documents, during this session we will present a joint document about the internet governance model and open the floor to public contributions, the document is being built since the NetMundial call for contributions and will be finalized at IGF in Saudi Arabia. YCIG is guiding it, and will work along with Dynamic Teen Coalition, Youth Standing Group, Teen Coalition, Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability, Accessibility Standing Group, One Pile Foundation, Youth LACIGF, Universities and other stakeholders.
The network session will be organized in 2 moments, the first term about the Evolution and Current Perspective in the IG ecosystem and model, and the second one about the needs and future demands.
The transnational nature of the internet necessitates enhanced international collaboration and governance mechanisms. To address these challenges, a unified approach involving governments, industry leaders, and civil society is crucial for ensuring a safe, inclusive, and equitable digital environment for young people worldwide. Challenges and trends in multistakeholderism, such as reclassifying stakeholders, must be addressed, advocating for the inclusion of youth as specific transversal stakeholders. As we navigate the complexities of the future, it's imperative to recognize the need for significant changes in our approach. We must embrace sustainability, innovation, and inclusivity to forge a path forward that addresses global challenges effectively. Building a dialogue among diverse stakeholders is crucial, as it allows us to understand different perspectives, identify common goals, and collaborate on viable solutions.
By fostering open communication and mutual understanding, before and during the session we will be able to co-create a joint document that outlines shared values, aspirations, and strategies for building a better future. This collaborative effort ensures that our collective vision is comprehensive, inclusive, and reflective of the diverse needs and priorities of all stakeholders involved. Together, we can chart a course towards a more sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future for generations to come.
This network session aims to facilitate a 60 minutes roundtable where participants will be part of the session itself. We will Incorporate interactive elements such as polls, Q&A, and breakout rooms to facilitate discussion between onsite and online attendees, supporting real-time interaction, and ensuring comprehensive participation.
Tentative agenda:
5’: Introduction and background. The moderator explains how the session will take place and points out that attendees can ask questions by using the hand-raising option or in the chat (online), or by requesting the floor (onsite).
40’: The moderator introduces the policy issues and addresses the speakers with questions in a roundtable fashion.
10’: Open floor. The moderator invites all participants to take the floor either online or onsite.
5’: Key takeaways (rapporteur) and conclusions.
Both online and onsite moderators will make sure that the questions and comments are not overlooked through effective communication, but play an important role throughout the session. An open floor moment is reserved for public onsite and online interaction.